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A judge has ruled that a Loogootee teen convicted last year of murdering a neighbor couple will stay in the state's juvenile corrections system for now.

In a written order filed on Monday, Judge Michael McHaney ruled, over the objection of Fayette County's state's attorney, that Clifford Baker is to "remain under the auspices of the Department of Juvenile Justice."

An American flag was presented to the Griffith Cemetery in Brownstown by the Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society Program during a recent Golden Years Club meeting.

Shown above, from left to right, are Woodmen of the World Area Manager Ed Stroh and Field Representative Kari Calame, and Griffith Cemetery Board members Donald Smail and Joe Kelly. Phyllis Pryor and Woodmen of the World family Matt and Rhonda Howard, Brady, Madison and Maizie were also present.

The Mulberry Grove High School Alumni Banquet will be held on June 2 in the grade school gym.
To make reservations, call Linda Neely at 664-1605 or e-mail her at lneely39@gmail.com.
Kindergarten registration is May 1
Kindergarten pre-registration will be held from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. on Tuesday at Jefferson Primary School, 1500 W. Jefferson St., Vandalia. The pre-registration is for children who will be age 5 before Sept. 1, 2012.

Brownstown High School will hold its prom this Saturday, from 8-11 p.m., with coronation set for 8 p.m.

The queen and king candidates are shown above. In front, from left to right, are Shelby Rine, Ashley Lakin, Holly Grames, Jenna Shelton and Morgan Walk. In back are Matt Sefton, J.C. Moore, Nick Reeder, Jordan Evans and Colten Hunter.

Vandalia Community High School will hold its prom this Saturday, from 7-11 p.m., with coronation set for 7:30 p.m.

The queen and king candidates are shown above. In front, from left to right, are Maresha Mitchell, Hannah Edwards, Brooke Kistler and Samantha Green. In back are Dathan Berning, Quenten Austin, Justin Clark and Brandon Ellis.